Ch-ch-ch-Changes Around Kenmore

All kinds of changes happening around Kenmore in the past week or so…

The new unnecessary traffic signals at both ends of NE 181st St behind Safeway have been activated.

New Traffic Signal at 181st & 73rd
New Traffic Signal at 181st & 68th

Grocery Outlet has moved, opening in their new location in Kenmore Square yesterday.

New Grocery Outlet Location

The new store looks great, and has much better visibility than their old location in Kenmore Village. They were smart to jump on this space as soon as it became available, considering the public statements from Urban Partners, the supposed eventual developer of Kenmore Village, that they basically aren’t welcome to stay in the fancy-schmancy new upscale downtown when it finally gets built (whenever that will be).

Speaking of Kenmore Village, the grand future downtown of Kenmore is looking more and more like a ghost town with each passing month. Here’s an update of our map.

Kenmore Village Map

Meanwhile, across the street, new foliage is being planted at the new “green” city hall:

Planting time at the new City Hall

It’s spring time in the city of Kenmore, I suppose.

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